Gazi Sohel
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Munshigonj, Bangladesh
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gazi Ashraful Afsar Sohel |
| Born | 13 August 1979 Munshigonj, Bangladesh |
| Role | Umpire |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 14 (2021–2026) |
| T20Is umpired | 43 (2018–2026) |
| WODIs umpired | 5 (2012–2024) |
| WT20Is umpired | 7 (2012–2024) |
Source: Cricinfo, 12 May 2024 | |
Gazi Sohel (Bengali: গাজী সোহেল, born 13 August 1979), also known as Gazi Ashraful Afsar Sohel, is a Bangladeshi cricket umpire.[1]
Sohel has stood as an umpire in matches in the Bangladesh Premier League between 2012 and 2017.[2] He was involved in a few on-field controversial decisions in Dhaka Premier League matches, including a match between Abahani Limited and Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club not being completed after both umpires walked off after facing abuse by Abahani players and supporters protesting a stumping decision.[3][4]
In November 2018, he was selected in the ICC International Panel of Umpires.[5] In December 2018, he made his debut as an international umpire during the West Indies tour of Bangladesh.[6] In January 2021 he umpired in his first One Day International (ODI) match, between Bangladesh and the West Indies cricket team.[7] He was one of the umpires for the 2022 Asia Cup.
In July-August, 2023, he officiated matches as an on-field umpire in 2023 Lanka Premier League, becoming the second Bangladeshi umpire to officiate matches in a foreign Twenty20 franchise league.[8]
In January 2024, He was named as one of the sixteen match officials for 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[9]
